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Asian Games open with unity message after troubled build-up
Indians living in Japan on stand-by to house Asian Games athletes
Indians living in Japan on stand-by to house Asian Games athletes

Indians living in Japan are standing by to house the country's athletes at the Asian Games if accommodation shortages continue, officials said Saturday.

September 19, 2026

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We don't want Games host Japan losing money, says Asian Olympic official
We don't want Games host Japan losing money, says Asian Olympic official

Japan's hosting of the Asian Games with huts and a cruise ship is an example for other nations if they want to stage major events without breaking the bank, a senior Olympic official said Saturday.

September 19, 2026

Trump signs bill authorizing sweeping Russia sanctions
Trump signs bill authorizing sweeping Russia sanctions

US President Donald Trump signed a bill on Friday authorizing new sanctions designed to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, after Congress gave its approval after months of delay.

September 19, 2026

Ed Sheeran returns to stage after Palestinian controversy
Ed Sheeran returns to stage after Palestinian controversy

Protesters and police were expected to greet concertgoers in Philadelphia on Saturday for pop superstar Ed Sheeran's first show since he became embroiled in controversy set off by his opening act's pro-Palestinian comments.

September 19, 2026

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Trump says Denmark to give US 'permanent control' over Greenland security
Trump says Denmark to give US 'permanent control' over Greenland security

US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had struck a deal with Denmark to give Washington "permanent control" over Greenland's security that would bar Russia and China from setting up bases in the Arctic territory.

September 19, 2026

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Trump claims 'infinite' Greenland security deal with Denmark
Trump claims 'infinite' Greenland security deal with Denmark

US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had struck a deal with Denmark to give Washington "permanent control" over Greenland's security that would bar Russia and China from setting up bases in the Arctic territory.

September 18, 2026